• Develop and optimize purchasing business processes including purchase order approvals, contract management, and others for all parts, subassemblies, finished goods, equipment, and/or services
• Lead sourcing and category based initiatives to identify and select best value suppliers and mitigate risk; Drive sourcing projects, coordinating cross-functionally
• Prepare and execute negotiations for contracts and agreements, coordinating with legal counsel where necessary to finalize contracts and statements of work
• Adhere to all supply chain policies, procedures, guidelines and instructions including those regarding the procurement of materials, intellectual property, and export compliance
• Provide constant, clear, and timely updates to internal customers
• Ensure process adherence for strategic sourcing and purchase orders placement/management
• Coordinate planning and scheduling activities with the assigned planners in a matrixed organization (functionally reporting to the head of Supply Planning)
• Report out on project status, risks and issues to the supply chain and the systems leadership teams; Act as an escalation point to solve issues
• Monitor suppliers throughout the execution of the contracts, with support from the assigned Supplier Development engineers
• Support cost savings initiatives, lead time improvement projects, and quality improvement projects
• Define or collaborate on project procurement or commodity strategies
• Visit suppliers as necessary to conduct business reviews or check on project milestones
• Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
• Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call regularly
• Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics